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  • Lifestyles of the Rich and Infamous: Jackie Estacado

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    It's not everyday that one sprouts demonic appendages that bestow deadly power to their host. What's more rare is that once so endowed, one spends the majority of their time slumming it in their mansion. But when I wasn't painting the town... More
  • What the Mass Effect 3 Demo Really Demonstrates

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    Someone does not want me to write this blog. Whether repeat deaths in the Mass Effect 3 demo both alone and in co-op or Internet failures resulting in the loss of a mostly written article twice, my unconventional perspective on BioWare's franchise... More
  • Long Live the King

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    Execution is underrated. Gamers demand innovation and reward it with sales and praise. A well-executed game, on the other hand, can suffer under the weight of expectation. Kingdoms of Amalur raised high expectations with its impressive pedigree of designer... More
  • How Video Games Saved Curt Schilling's Marriage -- And Jobs!

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    In case you missed it, ABC News aired its Bringing America Back segment last night and honored 38 Studios' Curt Schilling for his initiative in creating jobs when he opened his game development company (creators of Kingdoms of Amalur, which released... More
  • Building Character

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    I'm a fool for character creation tools in video games. Being able to customize your character's appearance is reward enough, but then watching them in action enables gamers to feel like they had a hand in game development. Here I'll chronicle... More
  • A Chronicle of Superhuman Frailty

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    Chronicle is the newest entry in the burgeoning niche of "found footage" movies but instead of merely exploiting that gimmick for cheap thrills and ticket sales, it emerges as a solid piece of entertainment that not only met but exceeded my... More
  • The Lure of the Dark Side

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    Better late than never, right? Not only did the release date for The Darkness II sneak up on me, but so, too, did the game's demo. This title's predecessor was one of my favorites, so I was eager to see what the developers had in store the second... More
  • Tanks for the Memories

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    Open world games encourage exploration, both of the virtual world and gameplay. That's never more true than with fantasy role playing games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. But a free roam shooter does not inspire one's imagination in quite the... More
  • Amalur Confidential

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    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is not exactly a confidential subject, however, it might as well be considering the de

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    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is not exactly a confidential subject, however, it might as well be considering the dearth of blogs or discussion threads related to the topic (which is why I decided to post my demo impressions). Where is the love, GIO?... More
  • Dragon Born Loser

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    My name is Vorhyym Serpensmide, dragonborn. Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair! At least try not to laugh. My character continues his clumsy quest through Skyrim for love and loot. (I'll try to avoid spoilers as usual, though the pix will give away visuals.)

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    My name is Vorhyym Serpensmide, dragonborn. Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair! At least try not to laugh. My character continues his clumsy quest through Skyrim for love and loot. (I'll try to avoid spoilers as usual, though the pix will give... More
  • Shootist’s Top 10 Gaming Experiences of 2011

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    Well, it's that time of year and while I normally eschew Top 10/Best/Worst lists I decided I did have some memorable experiences I wanted to share (though those who read my blogs will already be acquainted with more than a few of these). By no means... More
  • The IMF Incredibles: A Ghost Protocol Review

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    I'm tempted to call this Ghost Recon, but Ghost Protocol definitely fits in the growing canon of Mission Impossible films. It does, however, signal a dramatic shift from the previous installment especially. Whether that works or not depends on your... More